Master Control Operator

WMTW; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television's WMTW/WPXT in Portland, ME seeks a detail-oriented Master Control Operator to monitor live and pre-recorded broadcasts, assemble playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires operating broadcast equipment, acquiring content, and maintaining quality control across on-air streams.

The successful candidate will report to the Engineering Director and must attend in person. The position offers a base salary in the low- to mid-$40k range with benefits and a

Qualifications

• Must have computer and software experience.
• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• Attention to details is imperative.
• Applicant must be able to multi-task.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions preferred.
• In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
• Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials, network and local programming.
• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Maintains program and transmitter logs.
• Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists.
• Acquires content from various distributors.
• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

WMTW/WPXT, the ABC/CW affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a Master Control Operator who is detail oriented, organized, and a multi-tasking team player. This person operates the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiring and preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This role reports to the Engineering Director. The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $44,000 annually.

Job Description

WMTW/WPXT, the ABC/CW affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a Master Control Operator who is detail oriented, organized, and a multi-tasking team player. This person operates the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiring and preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This role reports to the Engineering Director. The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $44,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast
• Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials, network and local programming
• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Maintains program and transmitter logs.
• Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists.
• Acquires content from various distributors.
• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Requirements

• Must have computer and software experience.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus.
• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• Attention to details is imperative.
• Applicant must be able to multi-task
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions preferred
• Ability to learn specialized software applications
• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.